Macedonian handball champion Vardar 1961 gears up for new season
Macedonian handball club Vardar 1961, the reigning national champion, has begun preparations for the upcoming season. Coach Ivan Chupic oversaw the first training session, and the roster combines most players from the previous campaign with a number of new signings.
Player Milan Lazarovski emphasized that the team’s ambition remains high, targeting strong performances both domestically and in the European Champions League. He highlighted the importance of "brotherhood and unity" within the squad as the key driver of success.
Vardar will train mainly at the Rasadnik hall in Skopje, while high‑profile derby matches and European fixtures are slated for the Jane Sandanski arena to accommodate larger crowds.
Entities: Ivan Chupic · Jane Sandanski Arena · Milan Lazarovski · Rasadnik Hall · Vardar 1961 Handball Club
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The squad includes several new signings while retaining most players from the previous season. (Fact)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Milan Lazarovski said brotherhood and unity are the key factors for Vardar’s success. (Fact)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ivan Chupic is the head coach leading Vardar’s preseason preparations. (Fact)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vardar 1961 is the reigning Macedonian handball champion. (Fact)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vardar will train mainly at the Rasadnik hall, while derby and European matches will be played at the Jane Sandanski arena. (Fact)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The club is preparing for the new season with ambitions to compete in the European Champions League. (Fact)